Banquet Cook - Part-Time (Hotel Job)

Duties/Responsibilities

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
• Substitute for, assist other cooks during emergencies, or rush periods.
• Wash, peel, cut, and seed fruits and vegetables in preparation for use.
• Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs for consumption.
• Identify, list and explain ingredients in response to dietary inquiries.
• Prepare and serve family meals for Hotel employees.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions (i.e. menus/recipes) as well as to cook and plan meals.
• Must be able to stand 5-6 hours a day and to squat, reach & bend on a regular basis.
• Must have knowledge of food storage/handling techniques.

Physical Activities

• Occasional (10-33%) sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Frequent (34-66%) lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Constant (67-100%) standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting and smelling.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some kitchen line or prep experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications, Or Registrations

• Preference will be given to those candidates with a post high school degree.
• Preference will be given to those candidates with a minimum of two years full-time experience in a related hospitality setting or the equivalent education and related work experience.

EEO Statement

• Kirkwood Community College does not discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status.

Required Questions

• What days and times are you available to work? Please list day of week and start and stop times. (example: Mon 4pm-11pm)
• How many hours a week would you like to be scheduled? Provide the minimum and maximum (example: 15-30)
• If you were referred to work here by another Hotel employee, please list their name here: